[frers-list]frers33 for cruising

[john ricci]

Hi Rob,
I had a great dodger that came with my boat. It
provided great protection from the sun and also had a
canopy that extended to the back stay. Unfortunately I
sold it because I never cruised. The longest cruise I
took my boat on was up from annapolis 4 days when I
bought it and it was very comfy for that time. I know
Neal Melanson has dome some cruing up in maine with
his boat (vapor trail) so hopefully he will chie in.
The big problem with teh Frers is the Mast step. Now
most of teh boats in the fleet including my own have
had this fixed. Other problems that are common are the
same ones you will face with any boat. One other
thing, when you mention dry... under the stove
accumulates some water when the engine is running but
a large sponge there solves that problem assuming the
stuffing box is in good shape. Hope that helps....

John Ricci
ALMA...
--- slrd903@comcast.net wrote:

> I'm looking for a clean frers33 and am looking for
> some candid advice. 
> 
> Can anyone comment on the overall cruising
> capability of the boat? This is truly going to have
> be a dual purpose boat and will have to accommodate
> a few long weekends (maybe up to 5-7 days) per year
> (usually just me and my wife), up and down the New
> England coast.
> 
> Is the boat dry enough for cruising?
> 
> Has anyone managed to fit a short dodger in front of
> the traveller?
> 
> Has anyone been caught in a blow in a frers33. How
> did she manage?
> 
> Any advice on what to look out for in terms of
> typical survey issues (i.e., mast step issues,
> delamination, etc.). Any serious moisture issues
> with the cored hull?
> 
> Any other advice?
> 
> Thanks for any info,
> 
> Rob
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